Are You Drinking Enough
Water?
Drink at least eight 250ml
servings of water each day.
The more active you are, the more water you need to replenish lost
fluids.
Drink plenty of water throughout
the day. Don't wait until
you're thirsty to drink water. By the time you feel thirsty, you
have probably already lost two or more cups of your total body water
composition. Deep yellow or amber colored urine can be a sign of
dehydration.
Don't substitute beverages with
alcohol or caffeine for water.
Caffeine and alcohol act as diuretic beverages and can cause you to
lose water through increased urination.
Once you start exercising, drink
water throughout your workout.
Keep a bottle of water with you and take frequent water breaks.
Don't underestimate the amount of fluids lost from perspiration.
During an hour of vigorous exercise, people sweat out approximately
a quart of water.
Start and end your day with
water. Your body loses water
while you sleep, so drink a serving before bed and again when you
wake up.
Cool water is the best fluid for
keeping hydrated when it's warm outside.
Cool water is absorbed much more quickly than warm fluids and may
help to cool off your overheated body. If you're going to be away
from home or outdoors, make sure you keep a bottle of water close
by.
Make sure children drink enough
water. Children need water
to balance their intake of other beverages - especially during
activities.
